Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 182

Natalie dragged her suitcase from the tax and had barely reached the front gate of Majestie Meadows Manor when she spotted a familiar car parked outside.

She gazed at the car momentarily, her steps slowing to a half.

Sadie, who had just returned from grocery shopping, hurried over upon seeing Natalle: “Miss Natale, you’re back” she exclaimed.

Natale stayed quiet, shifting her gaze to Sadie, who seemed somewhat distressed. Sadie glanced back at Natalie, her hesitation hinting at some unsald words that she was struggling

to voice out.

Just as she was about to pull Natalie aside to talk, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway. “Sadie, why are you standing at the door? Nate’s awake. Go dress him, will you?”

Natalie turned around to meet the challenging gaze of Madelyn, who looked down at her with a sense of confrontation.

Madelyn was back.

was back, Natalie knew

Sadie and said, “Go ahead to dress Nate. You can’t let the little guy catch a cold, especially not when

into why Madelyn had suddenly returned. Someone must have

scampered down in his pajamas and slippers. Seeing Natalie about to leave with her suitcase, he called out with delight,

paused, turning back to Nate with a smile. “Be a good boy, Nate. Go back inside and get dressed before you

He stood at the door,

brow furrowed, said,

of Madelyn, Brian, and their son Nate – not a place Natalie could call her own. And with Nate’s real mom, Madelyn, standing right there, Natalie had no claim

and I’ll go home,” Natalie assured

room. He gave Madelyn no more than

mother and son were cut from the same

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in her eyes.

in Nate paused, sensing something amiss. He turned toward the

cried out loudly. “Don’t go,